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Introduction

In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to weather conditions and seasons in Amharic. Understanding weather-related terms is essential for everyday communication, especially when discussing the climate, planning outdoor activities, or simply making small talk. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently describe different weather conditions and talk about the seasons in Amharic.

Weather Vocabulary

Amharic has specific words to describe various weather conditions. Let's start by learning some commonly used weather vocabulary:

Sunny

In Amharic, the word for "sunny" is "ሸለቀ" (shelak'e). It is used to describe a clear sky with abundant sunlight.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ሸለቀ	shelak'e	Sunny

For example: - በሸለቀ የወጣት ጊዜ (Be shelak'e yewet'at gize) - "During sunny weather" - ሸለቀ ጥበብ (Shelak'e t'ebet'ebi) - "Sunny day"

Cloudy

The Amharic word for "cloudy" is "ተጨበጭ" (techebech). It refers to a sky covered with clouds.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ተጨበጭ	techebech	Cloudy

For example: - ተጨበጭ አረጋ (Techebech arga) - "Cloudy sky" - ተጨበጭ ጥበብ (Techebech t'ebet'ebi) - "Cloudy day"

Rainy

To express "rainy" in Amharic, we use the word "ዝናብ" (zenabi). It describes the weather when rain is falling.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ዝናብ	zenabi	Rainy

For example: - የዝናብ ጊዜ (Yezenabi gize) - "During rainy weather" - ዝናብ ጥበብ (Zenabi t'ebet'ebi) - "Rainy day"

Windy

In Amharic, "windy" is translated as "ደርብ" (derib). It describes a significant amount of wind in the atmosphere.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ደርብ	derib	Windy

For example: - የደርብ ጊዜ (Yederib gize) - "During windy weather" - ደርብ ጥበብ (Derib t'ebet'ebi) - "Windy day"

Snowy

The word "snowy" in Amharic is "ሽንት" (shint). It refers to the weather condition when snow is falling or has fallen.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ሽንት	shint	Snowy

For example: - የሽንት ጊዜ (Yeshint gize) - "During snowy weather" - ሽንት ጥበብ (Shint t'ebet'ebi) - "Snowy day"

Hot

To describe a hot weather or day, we use the Amharic word "ጠፍቶ" (tefto). It refers to high temperatures.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ጠፍቶ	tefto	Hot

For example: - የጠፍቶ ጊዜ (Yetefeto gize) - "During hot weather" - ጠፍቶ ጥበብ (Tefto t'ebet'ebi) - "Hot day"

Cold

The Amharic word for "cold" is "ጭራ" (ch'ara). It describes low temperatures and chilly weather.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ጭራ	ch'ara	Cold

For example: - የጭራ ጊዜ (Yech'ara gize) - "During cold weather" - ጭራ ጥበብ (Ch'ara t'ebet'ebi) - "Cold day"

Stormy

When there is a storm with strong winds and heavy rain, we use the word "ስትርማ" (sit'irma) in Amharic.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ስትርማ	sit'irma	Stormy

For example: - የስትርማ ጊዜ (Yesit'irma gize) - "During stormy weather" - ስትርማ ጥበብ (Sit'irma t'ebet'ebi) - "Stormy day"

Seasons

Now let's learn the names of the seasons in Amharic. Ethiopia has a unique climate due to its highland location, resulting in distinct seasons:

Spring

The Amharic word for "spring" is "ጸብጻብ" (sebs'eb). It is characterized by mild temperatures and blooming flowers.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ጸብጻብ	sebs'eb	Spring

For example: - በጸብጻብ ጊዜ (Be sebs'eb gize) - "During springtime" - ጸብጻብ ወር (Sebs'eb wer) - "Spring season"

Summer

In Amharic, "summer" is translated as "ጥምቀት" (t'emeqet). It refers to the warmest season of the year.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ጥምቀት	t'emeqet	Summer

For example: - በጥምቀት ጊዜ (Be t'emeqet gize) - "During summertime" - ጥምቀት ወር (T'emeqet wer) - "Summer season"

Autumn/Fall

The word "autumn" or "fall" in Amharic is "አቅጣጫ" (ak'tacha). It is characterized by cooler temperatures and falling leaves.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
አቅጣጫ	ak'tacha	Autumn/Fall

For example: - በአቅጣጫ ጊዜ (Be ak'tacha gize) - "During autumn/fall" - አቅጣጫ ወር (Ak'tacha wer) - "Autumn/fall season"

Winter

The Amharic word for "winter" is "ረብ" (reb). It refers to the coldest season of the year.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ረብ	reb	Winter

For example: - በረብ ጊዜ (Be reb gize) - "During wintertime" - ረብ ወር (Reb wer) - "Winter season"

Cultural Insights

Ethiopia's diverse geography and climate contribute to a wide range of weather conditions and seasons across the country. The Ethiopian highlands experience cooler temperatures and distinct seasons, while the lowland areas have hotter climates throughout the year. This variation in weather is due to the country's elevation and the influence of the Ethiopian Highlands and the Great Rift Valley.

Weather plays an essential role in Ethiopian agriculture, as the majority of the population relies on farming for their livelihood. Farmers closely monitor the weather patterns to determine the best time for planting and harvesting crops. Traditional knowledge and observations are often used to predict weather changes, such as the timing of the rainy season.

Ethiopia has its unique calendar system, known as the Ethiopian calendar or the Ge'ez calendar. It consists of 13 months, with 12 months having 30 days each and the 13th month having 5 or 6 days depending on whether it is a leap year. The Ethiopian New Year falls on September 11th (or September 12th during leap years) according to the Gregorian calendar, which differs from the Western New Year on January 1st.

Practice Exercises

Now it's time to practice what you've learned. Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of weather and seasons vocabulary in Amharic.

Exercise 1: Match the Amharic words with their English translations.

Amharic	English
ተጨበጭ	Sunny
ጠፍቶ	Cold
ዝናብ	Windy
ሸለቀ	Rainy
ጭራ	Stormy

Solution:

Amharic	English
ተጨበጭ	Cloudy
ጠፍቶ	Hot
ዝናብ	Rainy
ሸለቀ	Sunny
ጭራ	Cold

Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with the Amharic word for the given weather condition. 1. During a storm with strong winds and heavy rain, the weather is ______________. 2. When there is a significant amount of wind in the atmosphere, it is ______________. 3. In hot weather, the temperature is ______________. 4. A clear sky with abundant sunlight is ______________. 5. In cold weather, the temperature is ______________.

Solution: 1. During a storm with strong winds and heavy rain, the weather is ስትርማ (sit'irma). 2. When there is a significant amount of wind in the atmosphere, it is ደርብ (derib). 3. In hot weather, the temperature is ጠፍቶ (tefto). 4. A clear sky with abundant sunlight is ሸለቀ (shelak'e). 5. In cold weather, the temperature is ጭራ (ch'ara).

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the vocabulary related to weather conditions and seasons in Amharic. You can now confidently talk about different weather conditions and describe the seasons in Amharic. Practice using these words in everyday conversations to further enhance your language skills. Keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Amharic Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Amharic Alphabet

• Fidel and Syllables
• Pronunciation and Phonetics

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Basic Vocabulary

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers and Counting
• Days of the Week and Months
• Colors and Shapes
• Family and Relationships

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Nouns and Pronouns
• Verbs and Tenses
• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Prepositions and Conjunctions

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Everyday Vocabulary

• Food and Drinks
• Clothing and Accessories
• Weather and Seasons
• Travel and Transportation
• Hobbies and Leisure

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Intermediate Sentence Structure

• Negation and Questions
• Imperatives and Requests
• Expressing Possession
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Advanced Vocabulary

• Professions and Work
• Health and Body
• Education and Learning
• Nature and Environment
• Technology and Communication

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Ethiopian Culture and Traditions

• Ethiopian Holidays and Festivals
• Ethiopian Cuisine
• Ethiopian Music and Dance
• Ethiopian History and Heritage

Sources

• Amharic Alphabet | Alphabet words, Alphabet book, Words in ...

Other Lessons

• Education
• Numbers and Counting
• Colors
• Hobbies
• Common Meeting Places
• Family and Relationships
• Saying You Are Injured
• Business Terminology
• Idiomatic Expressions
• Time

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